Local Flavor: Lincoln Art Festival Sept. 26-27, 2009

This event is perhaps one of the coolest things about living in Lincoln, Nebraska. For many it might have been given the title of the coolest. For us it is something we look forward to this event every year.

The Lincoln Art Council has taken probably one of the yuppiest parts of town and turned it into this very laid back cool atmosphere for all kinds of art to be discovered. Perfect fall days are the scene for thousands of folk mingling with artist and art collectors. The smell of kettle corn and roasted almonds filling the air and the sound of local jazz and blue floats through the crowd.

"...Brought to you by the Lincoln Arts Council and the help of over 75 volunteers, the Lincoln Arts Festival will celebrate its 9th year on September 26th and 27th at SouthPointe Pavilions Shopping Center. The festival will be home to fabulous works of art for purchase and perusal, amazing live music acts to enliven your senses along with a fun, family-friendly atmosphere complete with children’s activities, food and raffle prizes including two round trip tickets to Chicago on Amtrak with a free two night stay at the downtown Holiday once you’re there...

...If art is what you’re after (and we hope that you are) you’ll have the opportunity to float through nearly 100 artists’ booths displaying their very best wares. About half the artists will be returning favorites while the other half are new participants with exciting, innovative pieces to share. Affordable pricing on valuable pieces allow you to get carried away while keeping your budget in tact. If you’re looking for a great piece for that blank wall, a unique “off the registry” gift for a family or friend or just something fun for your coffee table, garden or earlobes, the Lincoln Arts Festival is the place to find it."

We hope to see you there! All Gurus will be in attendance! For more info go to Lincoln's Art Scene.

Local Flavor: "Rainbow Gathering" Sept. 2-8, 2009

... made known to us by a friend. This "Rainbow Gathering" event is a sort of local annual hippie retreat that brings like minded individuals together for the sake of peace, music, love and a good time.

Rainbow Family of Loving Living Light started in 1971 as a type of "hippie movement." But soon all kinds of people came together and the spectrum of people coming together became the Rainbow Tribe.

Rainbow Gatherings such as the annual Nebraska retreat are for a coming together of individuals who seek a community of open and like-minded souls. All gatherings are FREE!

Nebraska Rainbow Gathering will be a week long event including fellowship, camping, nature, celebration of peace and community... with no alcohol, no radios and no violence. It will be a trade-economy, dogs are welcomed along with families and children. All gatherings make it clear that all people and children share high respect with no drama or aggression.

Rainbow Gathering will be hosted during the Nebraska Regional Harvest Celebration and Festival in the woods through Labor Day weekend, September 2-8, 2009. Celebration held at George Syas Wildlife Management Area 917 Acres of Loup River in Platte County.

Directions to location... 2 1/2 miles South of Genoa, Nebraska. Turn left/East go 1 mile on 510 St. Then turn left/North onto 445 Ave. Finally go one mile and then turn left into parking lot.

Get out of your comfort zone and give this event a try. It's a very positive thing within the community, and don't doubt you might see a few Gurus there as well!

If any confusion due to this article, go to www.welcomehere.org.